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[If you are looking for review on just the school and not my rambling on school system and school recommendation just read the 3rd blob]
It's not the schools fault per say for any of its "unpleasant" aspects, there will always be issues that needs fixing. The school to be frank is respectable, most if not all teachers are nice and understanding. I see bullying as no issue unless one chooses to be involved, then again shunning does occur and gossip per usual. The public school education cannot be flexible enough to meet the all needs of the students because of the way it is standardized.
If you are in middle school and deciding on a high school, I always will recommend the IB, IBT, SciTech, and other programs that are offered for those who are intellectually or talent wise stronger. The society and environment of those programs are much better for certain individuals due to the mindsets and ideology. The environment will motivate and force you to do better due to the way it is setup. Although truthfully. there is no huge advantages gain, as long as hard work is put forth same rewards will be given. The school makes no difference, it's you that decide the results of your future. It's up to you to do the work not the school.
Summary rating out of 10: student society = 7 , teachers/staff members = 8 (trust me there are awesome teachers/staffs here, would give shout outs but the list would be too long), food= 3 (price too high), building = 7 (not bad just need a/c), technology = 8 (satisfies all needs, except graphic arts), rule enforcement = ? (really does vary), lastly clubs and activities = 9 (a lot of clubs, and teachers willing to help you start a club that you want).
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Hope you enjoy Erindale! I sure did
I did give a shout to who I think is the hardest working teacher in the school
Oh yeah, special thanks to the principal for finally addressing the missing soup in boys washroom issue, and please please please don't mess with the schools washroom, we all hate walking to the third floor for a working one.